I would also take out the closet that backs onto the fireplace & make it a pantry for the kitchen.

A big mirror that was over the fireplace was by the back door, along with some small kitchen appliances. 

. * Look for burns in the carpet and on places where one might rest a cigarette, such as a counter top or fireplace mantel.Note: Cigarette smoke will leave a yellow tar residue that can be easily seen in furnace filters and on cleaning wipes.

Go to unit with new tenants, give them "tenant training" on water shut-off, fireplace, fusebox, etc., and wish them well!

Carpet throughout the main living areas, vinyl flooring in the kitchen and bathrooms, microwave, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, fenced in patio, and fireplace.

Our first rental we completely redid the inside (kitchen, flooring, bathroom, added a natural gas fireplace, paint, etc...) and choose not to replace the original 1960 windows.

It also has a fireplace and a nice porch.

I was thinking accent wall the fireplace wall is open with my dining room wall with the built in cabinet.

Some things that matter:location (neighborhood, safety, freeway access, parking)amenities  (W/D, appliances, dishwasher, storage, garage, fireplace, AC, walk in closet, etc)number of bedrooms/bathrooms  (layoutcondition  (Is it clean, remodeled, dated, light and bright ...)Yard, privacy, balcony, One of the most important pieces affecting pricing is number of bedrooms.In short, spend some time checking comparables and then price accordingly.

and i must live in them which i currently can't. 1st home is detached 2 unit 4 br 2 ba, brick Colonial built in 1902, 2 car garage fenced home, fireplace, but not in use, basement.